The following information can be used to improve the electrical safety of your home. Following these guidelines will reduce the possibility of;

electrical shock

overheating or

a fire

At GRENLEC, we believe that nothing is more
important than your safety.

Water and Electricity Do not Mix

Don't leave electrical appliances plugged in areas where they may come in contact with water. If a plugged appliance falls into water, NEVER reach in to pull it out - even if it's turned off. First turn off the power source at the panel board and then unplug the appliance. If you have an appliance that has gotten wet, don't use it until it has been checked by a qualified technician.

Cords

Make sure cords are out of traffic areas and that
furniture is not resting on them. In addition, make sure cords are

In good condition

Not frayed or cracked and

Never nailed or stapled to the wall baseboard or other objects

Plugs

Be sure that your plugs;

Fit securely

Don’t have to be forced into an outlet

Are the proper type

N.B. Never cut off the ground pin (the third prong) from a plug.

Use a two-prong adapter instead.

Outlets

Outlets should not have;

Loose-fitting plugs

Broken wall plates

Overloaded situations

NB Make sure there are safety covers on all
unused outlets that are accessible to children.

Light bulbs

Bulbs should be checked
frequently to ensure they are:

Screwed in securely

The correct wattage for the fixture. Bulbs of a higher wattage
than recommended should be replaced.

Circuit breakers / fuses

Circuit breakers and fuses should always be the correct size for
the circuit.

If you don't know the correct size fuse, have an electrician
identify and label the sizes to be used.

Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupters (GFCIs)

GFCIs can help prevent electrocution. They should be used in any
area where water and electricity may come into contact. When a GFCI
senses current leakage in an electrical circuit, it assumes a ground
fault has occurred. It then interrupts power fast enough to help
prevent serious injury from electrical shock.

Test GFCIs regularly according to the manufacturer's
instructions. Water and electricity don't mix

Don't place any electrical appliance near water, such as a sink
or bathtub

Appliances that are located near water should be unplugged when not
in use.

If you have an appliance that has gotten wet, unplug it and
don't use it until it has been checked by a qualified repairperson.

Entertainment / Computer Equipment

Check to see that the equipment is in good condition and working
properly. Look for cracks or damage in wiring, plugs, cords and
connectors

Workplace" covers a broad spectrum of working environments. While the working
environments differ, they all depend on electricity and electrical systems for
energy, control, communications and data for virtually every aspect of
operations. Electrical accidents can and do happen in all workplace
environments, although the frequency or severity may vary.

Electrical Safety Principles - When planning and performing work on
electrical systems and equipment, keep these principles in mind:

Plan every job

Think about what can go wrong

Use the right tools for the job

Use procedures, drawings and other documents as tools to do the
job

Isolate the equipment from energy sources

Identify the electrical shock and arc flash, as well as other
hazards that may be present

Minimize the hazard by guarding or establishing approach
limitations

Test every circuit and every conductor, every time before you
touch

Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as a last line of
defense in case something goes wrong

Work electrical equipment and conductors should be de-energized unless
your employer can demonstrate that de-energizing introduces
additional or increased hazards or is unfeasible due to equipment
design or operational limitations.

Lockout/tagout and ground (where appropriate) before working on
equipment.

Wear protective clothing and equipment and use insulated tools
in areas where there are possible electrical hazards.

De-energize and visibly guard (where possible) whenever you may come into contact
with un-insulated overhead power lines.

Check and double check the safety regulations when a ladder or
parts of any vehicle or mechanical equipment structure will be
elevated near energized overhead power lines. Call your local
electric utility for assistance. People standing on the ground may
be particularly vulnerable to possible injury.